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  • Page 2 Thank you, for choosing a North Kiteboarding product. Before you use your kite, please read this manual attentively. Apart from all the important information on setting up and packing the kite, we have compiled comprehensive safety information and useful tips for your first steps with the Solid in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual content 1. release of liability 2. safety 3. rigging the kite 4. launching 5. using the adjuster 6. relaunch 7. landing 8. packing the kite 9. vario trim 10. maintenance and care 11. warranty policy WARNING: Kiteboarding is an inherently dangerous sport Always be extremely careful when using this product.

  • Page 4: Release Of Liability

    North Kite product may suffer as a result of the use of this product, including negligence or breach of contract on the part of Boards & More and all other related parties in the process of designing and manufacturing the North Kite product and any of its components.

  • Page 5: Safety

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 2. safety Rules and what you should know about flying kites Always act responsibly when using your Solid kite. Never touch the flying lines when flying the kite. Never attach yourself permanently to the kite or to the bar. Never allow anybody to walk between the bar and the kite.

  • Page 6: Rigging The Kite

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 3. Rigging The Kite The kite is supplied ready to fly, all you need to do is unpack it and lay it out. For safety reasons you must check the lines each time before launching the kite. For this purpose, spread the kite out on the ground with the trailing edge facing upwind and secure the trailing edge with a sufficient amount of snow or rocks.
  • Page 7 north kiteboarding 10 solid manual Iron Heart Safety release The special designed safety device Iron Heart can be easily triggered by pushing the red slider away from you. After releasing the safety system the kite will remain connected on your safety leash and sink to the ground. 3.

  • Page 8: Launching

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 4. Launching The Kite Remove the slack from the flying lines until the leading edge of the kite is lightly in the wind and hook into the chicken loop. The wind will now start to fill the kite’s chambers with air.

  • Page 9: Using The Adjuster

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 5. using the adjuster The adjuster at the bar offers you the possibility to increase the kite’s depower range by simply pulling the lower red plastic grip. Similarly, you can increase the kite’s power by pulling the upper red loop toward you.

  • Page 10: Relaunch

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 6. relaunch If the kite should collapse and land in the snow there are two basic methods for relaunch. If the kite comes to rest with the trailing edge on the snow and the open leading edge pointing upwards, pull gently at the completely depowered bar or use a little gust to relaunch the kite.

  • Page 11: Landing

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 7. Landing There are two basic methods for landing the kite. The first one is through releasing the iron heart or unhooking the chicken loop. This pulls the 5th Line taut and causes the kite to fold up and collapse completely depowered.

  • Page 12: Packing The Kite

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 8. Packing The Kite Always secure the kite on the ground first before you start winding up the lines. Pull the safety line to shorten the flying lines and keep them shortened during the first few windings. For safety reasons the safety leash should be disconnected from your body while winding up the lines.
  • Page 13 north kiteboarding 10 solid manual Then secure the lines with the rubber bands on the bar ends to prevent uninten- tional unwinding. Place the kite with both ends on top of each other and put the bar carefully on top of the kite. Now you can roll up the kite from the sides towards the center and squeeze the air out.

  • Page 14: Vario Trim

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 9. vario trim With this function, North offers you the opportunity to trim the kite according to your preferences. The Vario Trim enables you to influence the kite’s flying characteristics. Please remember that the kite is optimally trimmed for most kiter’s needs when it leaves the factory.

  • Page 15: Maintenance And Care

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual If you want to increase the kite’s agility as well, you can tie the brake line to the white knot. Warning: shortening the brake line increases the kite’s tendency to backstall when you pull the bar very close to you. It may be necessary to shorten the front lines with the help of the webbing adjuster.

  • Page 16: Warranty Policy

    north kiteboarding 10 solid manual 11. Warranty Policy North Kiteboarding warrants this product to be free of major defects in material or workmanship to the original purchaser, for a period of six (6) months from the date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the following limitations: The warranty is valid only when the product is used for SNOWKITING, and does not cover products used in rental or teaching operations.
  • Page 17 For further information please visit: cover www.northkites.com rider: fabio ingrosso PIC: bertrand boone...

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